Will is tricked by his nemesis Robert Greene into writing a blood-soaked tragedy for a nobleman who only likes exotic romances. Will needs to write a new play and quickly. Kate is teaching Italian to Marlowe.

Cast: Rosanna Beacock, Margaret Clunie, Dominic Coleman, Tim Downie, Harry Enfield, Jack Fox, Mark Heap, Spencer Jones, Jacopo Menicagli, David Mitchell, Helen Monks, Rob Rouse, Steve Speirs, Liza Tarbuck, Gemma Whelan